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901
R Yosef Albo (1380-1444): His Sefer HaIkarim is Among the Most Popular Books of Religious Philosophy
R Yosef Albo (1380-1444): His Sefer HaIkarim is Among the Most Popular Books of Religious Philosophy
Aug 25, 2022
1:00:42
Written at a time when Judaism in Spain was under terrible attacks by the Church
902
The Takanos of Frankfurt of 1603 and the Mesirah That Almost Led to Disaster
The Takanos of Frankfurt of 1603 and the Mesirah That Almost Led to Disaster
Aug 25, 2022
46:07
The old-model of trying to reform Jewish misbehaviour by top-down rabbinical legislation
903
Jewish Courts in Christian Europe: The Age of the Rishonim
Jewish Courts in Christian Europe: The Age of the Rishonim
Aug 28, 2022
1:20:56
From Rabbi Katz' Three Weeks Lecture Series 2022 – From Bavel to Barcelona and Fez to Frankfurt: The Powers of Jewish Courts Throughout the Diaspora 2/6
904
Parshas Shoftim: The Strange Attraction Egypt Exercises on Jews
Parshas Shoftim: The Strange Attraction Egypt Exercises on Jews
Aug 29, 2022
34:37
Moses' warning re: Egypt right-after the Jews had followed a "king" back to Egypt
905
The Role of the Gentiles in the Messianic Process (Haftarah Shoftim)
The Role of the Gentiles in the Messianic Process (Haftarah Shoftim)
Aug 30, 2022
27:37
What is the meaning of לֹא בְּחִפָּזוֹן תֵּצֵאוּ?
906
The Machzor Bnai Roma: One of the Oldest נֻסְחָאוֹת , Now in Danger
The Machzor Bnai Roma: One of the Oldest נֻסְחָאוֹת , Now in Danger
Aug 31, 2022
35:55
The fascinating competition between Bavel and medieval Eretz Yisroel for primacy
907
Thoughts About Russia and the Jews - Occasioned by the Death of Gorbachev
Thoughts About Russia and the Jews - Occasioned by the Death of Gorbachev
Aug 31, 2022
52:56
Gorbachev -a textbook case of לֵב שָׂרִים בְּיַד הַשֵּׁם
908
The Oldest (?) paragraph of the Shmoneh Esrei: הָשִׁיבָה שׁוֹפְטֵינוּ כְּבָרִאשׁוֹנָה
The Oldest (?) paragraph of the Shmoneh Esrei: הָשִׁיבָה שׁוֹפְטֵינוּ כְּבָרִאשׁוֹנָה
Sep 1, 2022
28:57
"Save us from depression and anxiety"
909
Isaac Leeser (1806-1868): A Noble but Tragic Figure in American Orthodox Judaism in the 19th Century
Isaac Leeser (1806-1868): A Noble but Tragic Figure in American Orthodox Judaism in the 19th Century
Sep 2, 2022
1:00:51
Rabbi Katz analyzes the Leeser Bible, the first English translation in America
910
The Very Unusual History of Prusbul: According to the Historical Reconstruction of Rabbeinu Tam
The Very Unusual History of Prusbul: According to the Historical Reconstruction of Rabbeinu Tam
Sep 4, 2022
47:17
Hillel crafted the Prusbul, but put it "in the freezer" to be implemented a century later!!
911
How Could the Jews Back a בֵּן סוֹרֵר וּמוֹרֶה ( Absalom) as King? (Parshas Ki Seitzei)
How Could the Jews Back a בֵּן סוֹרֵר וּמוֹרֶה ( Absalom) as King? (Parshas Ki Seitzei)
Sep 5, 2022
38:03
What if a king's mother is a גִּיּוֹרֶת צֶדֶק? Would that matter?
912
Luzzatto's מַאֲמָר עַל הָאַגָּדוֹת: Knowing the Decoding "Grid"
Luzzatto's מַאֲמָר עַל הָאַגָּדוֹת: Knowing the Decoding "Grid"
Sep 7, 2022
40:24
Luzzatto's unique history of the תּוֹרָה שֶׁבְּעַל פֶּה (Oral Law)
913
Isaiah Discusses the SHAME of Galus (Haftarah Ki-Seitzei)
Isaiah Discusses the SHAME of Galus (Haftarah Ki-Seitzei)
Sep 8, 2022
34:28
Some hunker-down and don't feel the contempt leveled against us. Others work to end Jewish statelessness
914
Is the Davening on the High Holidays Communal or Individualistic?
Is the Davening on the High Holidays Communal or Individualistic?
Sep 9, 2022
38:22
The בַּעַל מְחַבֵּר שׁוּ"ת תְּשׁוּבָה מֵאַהֲבָה criticizes cantors & choirs
915
Nathan Adler Sr. and Rabbi Shimon Schwab: A Baltimore Story
Nathan Adler Sr. and Rabbi Shimon Schwab: A Baltimore Story
Sep 11, 2022
1:28:54
The beginnings of the move to the right in Baltimore Orthodox Jewry
916
Wanting to Repent but Addicted to a Sin - The Curved Shofar
Wanting to Repent but Addicted to a Sin - The Curved Shofar
Sep 13, 2022
27:37
טוֹבֵל וְשֶׁרֶץ בְּיָדוֹ is also a madreiga!
917
The Real Reason G-d, Not the Jews, Buried Moses
The Real Reason G-d, Not the Jews, Buried Moses
Sep 14, 2022
37:19
Parshas Ki Savo and the Spanish Inquisition
918
What Will be the Role of the Gentiles in the Messianic Era? (Haftarah Ki Savo)
What Will be the Role of the Gentiles in the Messianic Era? (Haftarah Ki Savo)
Sep 14, 2022
31:14
If the messiah came tomorrow, would the non-frum want to move to Israel and become observant?
919
Before Elizabeth II: The Most Famous Eulogy for a Queen in Rabbinic Literature
Before Elizabeth II: The Most Famous Eulogy for a Queen in Rabbinic Literature
Sep 15, 2022
59:56
The Noda BiYehudah's remarkable hesped for the (antisemitic) Empress Maria Theresa
920
Another Tale from Old Baltimore: Henry P. Cohn and the " Yaldei Teheran" Scandal (1943)
Another Tale from Old Baltimore: Henry P. Cohn and the " Yaldei Teheran" Scandal (1943)
Sep 19, 2022
57:16
The Agudah made such a stink, the Zionists subsequently left frum Ashkenaz Jews alone
921
The British Empire: R’ Katz Analyzes its Rapid Rise and Rapid Fall in Relation to Klal Yisroel
The British Empire: R’ Katz Analyzes its Rapid Rise and Rapid Fall in Relation to Klal Yisroel
Sep 19, 2022
45:38
The Empire accomplished a תַּפְקִיד and then disappeared
922
Was Shofar Blowing Moved to Before Mussaf to Accommodate the Marannos?
Was Shofar Blowing Moved to Before Mussaf to Accommodate the Marannos?
Sep 20, 2022
47:50
Is the person in the Mishna walking by the shul during shofar blowing an apostate seeking his brethren?
923
Psalm 27 (לְדָוִד הַשֵּׁם אוֹרִי) as a Mystical Plea for Ecstatic רוּחָנִיּוּת
Psalm 27 (לְדָוִד הַשֵּׁם אוֹרִי) as a Mystical Plea for Ecstatic רוּחָנִיּוּת
Sep 22, 2022
33:31
A plea to enter the פַּרְדֵּס and not be harmed. The fruits of Torahdige meditation!
924
Parshas Nitzavim: What Exactly are the נִסְתָּרוֹת וְהַנִּגְלוֹת? The Approach of Gersonides
Parshas Nitzavim: What Exactly are the נִסְתָּרוֹת וְהַנִּגְלוֹת? The Approach of Gersonides
Sep 23, 2022
33:52
Can one successfully raise his kids to be Jewish metaphycisists?
925
Isaiah's Graphic Metaphors of the Messianic Era (Haftarah Nitzavim)
Isaiah's Graphic Metaphors of the Messianic Era (Haftarah Nitzavim)
Sep 23, 2022
29:59
"Physical-Union" in the political sense and in the theological
926
Three Women and the Prayers on Rosh Hashanah
Three Women and the Prayers on Rosh Hashanah
Sep 25, 2022
41:04
Is it 100 shofar blasts for Mrs. Sisera? Or is it for שָׂרָה אִמֵּנוּ ?
927
Parshas VaYelech: G-d Tells Moshe It Will All Fall Apart After He Dies
Parshas VaYelech: G-d Tells Moshe It Will All Fall Apart After He Dies
Sep 29, 2022
29:10
Problem -solving vs. the"Blame-Game"
928
Hashiveinu HaShem- A Mystical Prayer, or a Rational One?
Hashiveinu HaShem- A Mystical Prayer, or a Rational One?
Sep 29, 2022
28:04
תְּשׁוּבָה שְׁלֵמָה - that's tough!!
929
The Difference Between Yom Kippur in the Biblical Era, and Afterwards
The Difference Between Yom Kippur in the Biblical Era, and Afterwards
Oct 2, 2022
35:27
If four of the עִנּוּיִים are rabbinic, when were they legislated, and why?
930
Jewish Disunity: Do We Mourn it or Just Accept it Like the Air?
Jewish Disunity: Do We Mourn it or Just Accept it Like the Air?
Oct 3, 2022
46:09
Analyzing Modern Jewish History in Terms of the Centrifugal vs. Centripetal Tendencies
931
Parshas Haazinu: Did receiveing the Torah leave Moshe physically and psychologically spent?
Parshas Haazinu: Did receiveing the Torah leave Moshe physically and psychologically spent?
Oct 3, 2022
33:32
Is wealth and ease dangerous to Jews and Judaism? Chazal thought so
932
Haftarah Haazinu: Isaiah "Calls Out" the Repugnant "Frum-Capitalist Fast".
Haftarah Haazinu: Isaiah "Calls Out" the Repugnant "Frum-Capitalist Fast".
Oct 3, 2022
35:45
Worry less about your ritual עִנּוּיִים, and more about the actual daily עִנּוּיִים of the poor and the downtrodden
933
Sukkos - Two Different Experiences: The Communally Shared? Or the Individual Family History?
Sukkos - Two Different Experiences: The Communally Shared? Or the Individual Family History?
Oct 6, 2022
37:03
עַנְנֵי הַכָּבוֹד אוֹ סֻכּוֹת מַמָּשׁ? -Which is it
934
The Intermediate Days Between Yom Kippur and Sukkos in Light of Parshas Haazinu - An Analysis
The Intermediate Days Between Yom Kippur and Sukkos in Light of Parshas Haazinu - An Analysis
Oct 7, 2022
34:07
What day is REALLY the רִאשׁוֹן לְחֶשְׁבּוֹן עֲווֹנוֹת?
935
The "sicknesses" that are the subject of בִּרְכַּת "רְפָאֵנוּ" בִּשְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה
The "sicknesses" that are the subject of בִּרְכַּת "רְפָאֵנוּ" בִּשְׁמוֹנֶה עֶשְׂרֵה
Oct 7, 2022
35:47
What are the "מַכּוֹת" you pray to be saved from ( if you daven אַשְׁכְּנַז)?
936
The קְטֹרֶת vs. the אַרְבָּעָה מִינִים: Two Different Models of Jewish אַחְדוּת
The קְטֹרֶת vs. the אַרְבָּעָה מִינִים: Two Different Models of Jewish אַחְדוּת
Oct 9, 2022
33:14
There's a difference between having no טַעַם וְרֵיחַ, and having a bad טַעַם וְרֵיחַ!
937
Isaac Leeser, Rabbi Rice, and the Esrogim Controversy of 1847 - A Slice of American Jewish History
Isaac Leeser, Rabbi Rice, and the Esrogim Controversy of 1847 - A Slice of American Jewish History
Oct 13, 2022
1:07:26
The Reform Rabbi who claimed to be more observant on Sukkos than the Gaon Rabbi Rice
938
The shaking of the lulav in six directions. What does it mean?
The shaking of the lulav in six directions. What does it mean?
Oct 13, 2022
28:36
A 21st century original interpretation
939
Hoshana Rabbah’s Historical Development
Hoshana Rabbah’s Historical Development
Oct 14, 2022
35:44
Does הֻשְׁעֲנָה רַבָּה mean "the day of the willows?" Or "the day of the salvation"?
940
Hoshana Rabbah 1946 (0ctober 16, 1946) When They Hanged the Nazi War Criminals
Hoshana Rabbah 1946 (0ctober 16, 1946) When They Hanged the Nazi War Criminals
Oct 16, 2022
2:46
בַּאֲבוֹד רְשָׁעִים רִנָּה
941
Parshas Bereishis: Is It the Snake or the Yetzer Hara?
Parshas Bereishis: Is It the Snake or the Yetzer Hara?
Oct 19, 2022
36:15
What's the meaning of the Divine mandate that man and "snake" will attack each other's head & heels?
942
The Texts Debated at the Medieval Disputations Between Christians & Jews from Isaiah 42
The Texts Debated at the Medieval Disputations Between Christians & Jews from Isaiah 42
Oct 19, 2022
38:58
How exactly are we Jews supposed to be a בְּרִית עִם וְאוֹר גּוֹיִים ?
943
Is על הצדיקים a ברכה composed AFTER the preceding paragraph ( ולמלשינים )? Why the גירי הצדק?
Is על הצדיקים a ברכה composed AFTER the preceding paragraph ( ולמלשינים )? Why the גירי הצדק?
Oct 21, 2022
33:17
What's with the second half re: בִּטָּחוֹן בִּגְאֻלַּת יִשְׂרָאֵל ?
944
The Flood - Who Won in the End G-d or the Snake? (Parshas Noach)
The Flood - Who Won in the End G-d or the Snake? (Parshas Noach)
Oct 23, 2022
29:03
Why did Noah take the snake on the Ark? Would you?
945
Isaiah Compares the Assyrian Holocaust to a Biblical Flood
Isaiah Compares the Assyrian Holocaust to a Biblical Flood
Oct 23, 2022
30:16
"No more floods! No more Holocausts!"
946
רַבִּי יִצְחָק אַבּוּלַפִיָּה מִדַּמֶּשֶׂק בַּעַל שׁוּ"ת "פְּנֵי יִצְחָק " 1824-1910
רַבִּי יִצְחָק אַבּוּלַפִיָּה מִדַּמֶּשֶׂק בַּעַל שׁוּ"ת "פְּנֵי יִצְחָק " 1824-1910
Oct 31, 2022
1:08:46
A great Gaon deposed by his own community (Damascus). A tale of the Sephardic Rabbinic elites
947
Flavius Josephus' Description of Abraham's "Visit" in Egypt and It's Long Lasting Significance
Flavius Josephus' Description of Abraham's "Visit" in Egypt and It's Long Lasting Significance
Nov 1, 2022
30:34
Why are all the Biblical characters described as handsome or beautiful?
948
Isaiah salutes Abraham, who turned down the spoils of war because he was interested in higher things
Isaiah salutes Abraham, who turned down the spoils of war because he was interested in higher things
Nov 2, 2022
26:09
If Isaiah says אַל תִּירָא,the Jews at that time must have been terrified... of Assyria
949
Is מוֹדִים thanks for the protection of the nation, or is it thanks for our individual survival?
Is מוֹדִים thanks for the protection of the nation, or is it thanks for our individual survival?
Nov 4, 2022
31:03
Is your soul identical with "you"? Who exactly are YOU?
950
Join Rabbi Katz's Jewish History Tour of Israel, January 9-15, 2023
Join Rabbi Katz's Jewish History Tour of Israel, January 9-15, 2023
Nov 7, 2022
6:29
R Katz discusses his intellectually -exciting itinerary for his upcoming tour. Israel with his "spin"
951
Yaakov Anatoli (1195-1256): Controversial Jewish Intellectual During the Maimonidean Controveries
Yaakov Anatoli (1195-1256): Controversial Jewish Intellectual During the Maimonidean Controveries
Nov 7, 2022
1:06:14
His sefer מַלְמַד הַתַּלְמִידִים עַל פָּרָשַׁת הַשָּׁבוּעַ loved and hated down the centuries
952
G-d, Abraham, and Theodicy. For Once G-d Explains Himself (Sodom)
G-d, Abraham, and Theodicy. For Once G-d Explains Himself (Sodom)
Nov 9, 2022
40:06
What was the big sin of the angels? Two schools of thought in חַזַ"ל
953
R Katz begins a new series, on Jewish theories of the Summum Bonum in לְעָתִיד לָבוֹא
R Katz begins a new series, on Jewish theories of the Summum Bonum in לְעָתִיד לָבוֹא
Nov 9, 2022
28:23
How does Judaism envision the Final Utopia? Introductory remarks
954
Look at how Elisha conducts himself around the woman
Look at how Elisha conducts himself around the woman
Nov 11, 2022
30:07
He is her best benefactor, but he doesn't speak directly to her. She OTOH grabs him by the hand and by the feet
955
The Israeli Supreme Court and Its Critics: A Discussion on the Controversy in Israel
The Israeli Supreme Court and Its Critics: A Discussion on the Controversy in Israel
Nov 13, 2022
1:00:50
If Israel doesn't have a Constitution, can the SC declare a law passed by the Knesset unconstitutional?
956
Parshas Chayei Sara: Abraham, Efron, and "The Art of the Deal"
Parshas Chayei Sara: Abraham, Efron, and "The Art of the Deal"
Nov 15, 2022
45:35
Eliezer, Besuel, and the role of the "Guardian Angel"
957
Abraham in his old age has a faithful-reliable Eliezer. King David has no one
Abraham in his old age has a faithful-reliable Eliezer. King David has no one
Nov 16, 2022
41:31
Dovid destroyed his own health deliberately as an act of penance. But was this wise?
958
שִׁיטַת גְּאוֹנֵי בָּבֶל עַל יְמוֹת הַמָּשִׁיחַ
וּתְחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים. תְּשׁוּבַת רַב הַאי גָּאוֹן
שִׁיטַת גְּאוֹנֵי בָּבֶל עַל יְמוֹת הַמָּשִׁיחַ
וּתְחִיַּת הַמֵּתִים. תְּשׁוּבַת רַב הַאי גָּאוֹן
Nov 18, 2022
28:41
The Gaonim envision an imperfect State of Israel, without a בֵּית הַמִּקְדָּשׁ
959
R’ Avraham ben HaGra: A Great Talmid Chacham But Also Interested in"Kosher Haskalah"
R’ Avraham ben HaGra: A Great Talmid Chacham But Also Interested in"Kosher Haskalah"
Nov 22, 2022
1:00:31
His Hebrew Geography book and his pioneering systematic study of the phenomenon of Midrashic literature
960
Parshas Toldos: Why was it Predestined That in This Family, the Siblings Should Not Get Along?
Parshas Toldos: Why was it Predestined That in This Family, the Siblings Should Not Get Along?
Nov 22, 2022
42:13
The Abarnanel on the mindset of Isaac. נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים on that of Jacob
961
Saadia Gaon's Version the Messianic Process - Two Alternative Scenarios
Saadia Gaon's Version the Messianic Process - Two Alternative Scenarios
Nov 24, 2022
41:11
The proper way to stitch - together the various verses into a coherent narrative. From Saadia's סֵפֶר אֱמוּנוֹת וְדֵעוֹת
962
Malachi Blasts the Schmoozers & Boozers in Shul. What's the Problem with Jews & Davening, Anyway?
Malachi Blasts the Schmoozers & Boozers in Shul. What's the Problem with Jews & Davening, Anyway?
Nov 25, 2022
28:58
Aaron was able to be מְקָרֵב sinners only because בְּשָׁלוֹם וּבְמִישׁוֹר הָלַךְ. No hypocrisy
963
R’ Baruch Schick (1744-1808): A Maskil of the Type Approved by the Gra
R’ Baruch Schick (1744-1808): A Maskil of the Type Approved by the Gra
Nov 25, 2022
50:43
Can you know הֲלָכָה of you're ignorant of science and technology?
964
The 5th of Kislev - A Fast Day?
The 5th of Kislev - A Fast Day?
Nov 28, 2022
44:52
Yehoyakim and his shocking act of burning דְּבַר הַשֵּׁם to toast hot dogs
965
Parshas VaYeitzei: Why did Yaakov Kiss Rachel? Why did He Cry?
Parshas VaYeitzei: Why did Yaakov Kiss Rachel? Why did He Cry?
Nov 29, 2022
36:12
The Patriarchs lived in a time when they could occasionally "break" rules - נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים
966
R’ Yehoshua of Cracow (1578-1648): The Original פְּנֵי יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
R’ Yehoshua of Cracow (1578-1648): The Original פְּנֵי יְהוֹשֻׁעַ
Nov 30, 2022
49:10
First he learned the Gemara by itself, and he was always מְכַוֵּן לְפֵרוּשׁ רַשִׁ"י. Hence his מְגִנֵּי שְׁלֹמֹה
967
The Shechita Book of R' Yaakov Weil (15th century) - One of the Most Popular Books in Jewish History
The Shechita Book of R' Yaakov Weil (15th century) - One of the Most Popular Books in Jewish History
Dec 1, 2022
52:46
Reprinted 150 times. Dozens of commentaries. Taken to heart by Ahkenazic Jewry.
968
Haftarah VaYetzei: The Prophet Hosea Analyzes the Faults of Shevet Ephraim, Particularly Their Resentment of David
Haftarah VaYetzei: The Prophet Hosea Analyzes the Faults of Shevet Ephraim, Particularly Their Resentment of David
Dec 2, 2022
31:51
The Ephraimites are angry at the דַּרְכֵי הַשֵּׁם, ever since Rachel's being displaced by Leah
969
R’ Dovid Kimchi, the Radak (1260-1335) as Grammarian - The World of דקדוק
R’ Dovid Kimchi, the Radak (1260-1335) as Grammarian - The World of דקדוק
Dec 5, 2022
54:57
Not so much a מְחַדֵּשׁ, but a brilliant מְחַנֵּךְ. Taught דקדוק to generations of Jews & gentiles
970
Parshas VaYishlach: Esav Felt Cheated, but Didn't Allow that to Define His Life - He Built His Own
Parshas VaYishlach: Esav Felt Cheated, but Didn't Allow that to Define His Life - He Built His Own
Dec 5, 2022
23:00
It is יַעֲקֹב who is still obsessed with the deception. Not עֵשָׂו!
971
Sefer Yosippon: A Historical Classic NOT Identical With the Books of Flavius Josephus!
Sefer Yosippon: A Historical Classic NOT Identical With the Books of Flavius Josephus!
Dec 7, 2022
42:18
A classic סֵפֶר once found in every intelligent Jewish home, including leading רִאשׁוֹנִים and אַחֲרוֹנִים. Where Jews once learned the stories of Chanukah and Tisha B'Av.
972
Rabbi Katz's Israel Trip is a Month Away!
Rabbi Katz's Israel Trip is a Month Away!
Dec 7, 2022
6:57
RabbiKatz describes the packed-week that will be his Jewish History tour of Israel
973
The view of שְׁלֹמֹה אִבְּן גַּבִּירוֹל מִסְּפָרַד on the nature of שְׂכַר וְעֹנֶשׁ
The view of שְׁלֹמֹה אִבְּן גַּבִּירוֹל מִסְּפָרַד on the nature of שְׂכַר וְעֹנֶשׁ
Dec 9, 2022
22:12
A remarkable passage in his poetic masterpiece כֶּתֶר מַלְכוּת
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רַבִּי אַבְרָהָם אֲחִי הַגְּרָ"א בַּעַל סֵפֶר "מַעֲלוֹת הַתּוֹרָה ". (1722 -1804)
רַבִּי אַבְרָהָם אֲחִי הַגְּרָ"א בַּעַל סֵפֶר "מַעֲלוֹת הַתּוֹרָה ". (1722 -1804)
Dec 12, 2022
56:08
Published same year as נֶפֶשׁ הַחַיִּים , but in a different style, though same message
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Parshas VaYeshev: How Did Joseph Handle His Mistreatment Psychologically? I Mean, נְחָשִׁים וְעַקְרַבִּים!
Parshas VaYeshev: How Did Joseph Handle His Mistreatment Psychologically? I Mean, נְחָשִׁים וְעַקְרַבִּים!
Dec 12, 2022
31:23
How did he change when he arrived in Egypt? His character-development
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Amos: You (אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּׁה) whose ancestor was unjustly sold, how can you do it yourselves?
Amos: You (אֶפְרַיִם וּמְנַשֶּׁה) whose ancestor was unjustly sold, how can you do it yourselves?
Dec 13, 2022
26:40
God can tolerate idolatry, but not social-injustice and miscarriage of justice
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The Hellenistic Jews: What Exactly Provoked Them to Persecute the Frum?
The Hellenistic Jews: What Exactly Provoked Them to Persecute the Frum?
Dec 14, 2022
36:03
Parallels between the political situation in Israel at that time and the situation today, December 2022?
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שִׁיטַת הַ"כּוּזָרִי" עַל שָׂכָר וְעֹנֶשׁ
שִׁיטַת הַ"כּוּזָרִי" עַל שָׂכָר וְעֹנֶשׁ
Dec 16, 2022
28:53
Forget עוֹלָם הַבָּא for a second. What's life going to be like in a transformed עוֹלָם הַזֶּה ? What changes!
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Judah Maccabee: The Actual Historical Figure
Judah Maccabee: The Actual Historical Figure
Dec 21, 2022
51:06
His military victories and defeats; his controversial political policies
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The History of the Practice of הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה
The History of the Practice of הַדְלָקַת נֵרוֹת חֲנֻכָּה
Dec 21, 2022
59:57
A clash between Ashkenazic and Sephardic Jews in Germany (18th century)
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Joseph: A Rare Case of a Victim Finding Healing, Not Just Forgetfulness
Joseph: A Rare Case of a Victim Finding Healing, Not Just Forgetfulness
Dec 21, 2022
29:38
HaShem turned the world upside down to cure Joseph's psychological pain
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The affairs of the High priest Joshua & his sons foreshadow the Chanukah strife of the priesthood
The affairs of the High priest Joshua & his sons foreshadow the Chanukah strife of the priesthood
Dec 23, 2022
34:09
Rambam vs Ramban on the phenomenon of the כֹּהֲנִים becoming מְלָכִים
983
Chanuka in the Context of History: A Q&A w/ Rabbi Katz
Chanuka in the Context of History: A Q&A w/ Rabbi Katz
Dec 23, 2022
42:07
Live December 21, 2022
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Rambam on the Sumum Bonum - הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Rambam on the Sumum Bonum - הָעוֹלָם הַבָּא
Dec 25, 2022
46:07
Rambam writes lucidly until he gets to clearly defining עוֹלָם הַבָּא, which is impossible
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Chanukah and the current war in the Ukraine
Chanukah and the current war in the Ukraine
Dec 26, 2022
34:21
One may have multiple loyalties, but which loyalty trumps the others?
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Parshas VaYigash: Joseph has a Whole Plan of Revenge, but in the End He Couldn't Go-Through With It
Parshas VaYigash: Joseph has a Whole Plan of Revenge, but in the End He Couldn't Go-Through With It
Dec 27, 2022
30:53
Just as happened to the brothers, the whole thing got out of hand.
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Ezekiel: First the Dry Bones Come Alive, Then They Join the Jewish People in a Real Unity
Ezekiel: First the Dry Bones Come Alive, Then They Join the Jewish People in a Real Unity
Dec 29, 2022
29:25
Imagine if the Ten Lost Tribes are rediscovered through DNA!
988
Why did the Sages condemn the translation into Greek? Why is it different than Artscoll?
Why did the Sages condemn the translation into Greek? Why is it different than Artscoll?
Dec 29, 2022
36:25
Where would Torah Judaism be today without translations and "cheater books" for the הָמוֹן עַם ?
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In His Mishnah Torah, the Rambam Gets into Greater Detail re: Summum Bonum - עוֹלָם הַבָּא.
In His Mishnah Torah, the Rambam Gets into Greater Detail re: Summum Bonum - עוֹלָם הַבָּא.
Dec 30, 2022
42:52
What survives (maybe) is a certain type of נֶפֶשׁ, NOT the נְשָׁמָה! An unusual take
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Where Did Joseph Acquire His Knowledge of Public Administration and of Macro-Economic Planning?
Where Did Joseph Acquire His Knowledge of Public Administration and of Macro-Economic Planning?
Jan 2, 2023
29:10
Joseph made good use of his time in prison with high Egyptian economists & administrators
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Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Specifically Commemorate the BEGINNING of the Siege of Jerusalem?
Asarah B’Teves: Why Do We Specifically Commemorate the BEGINNING of the Siege of Jerusalem?
Jan 3, 2023
32:48
On עֲשָׂרָה בְּטֵבֵת , we mourn, not just our political stupidity, but our inability to change
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A Dying David Has to Weigh Killing שִׁמְעִי בֶּן גֵּרָא for Insulting & Cursing Him
A Dying David Has to Weigh Killing שִׁמְעִי בֶּן גֵּרָא for Insulting & Cursing Him
Jan 3, 2023
31:30
Or letting him continue as Shlomo's rebbe, where he exercised an excellent influence.
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Rabbi Katz Will Be in the Hospital This Week…
Rabbi Katz Will Be in the Hospital This Week…
Jan 5, 2023
1:39
…due to open heart surgery and hopes to be home next week. דָּוִד הַכֹּהֵן בֵּן לֵאָה
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The Maimonidean Controversies: Revelation, Rationality and Rationalism In the Middle Ages - Pt. 1
The Maimonidean Controversies: Revelation, Rationality and Rationalism In the Middle Ages - Pt. 1
Jan 8, 2023
1:04:49
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series
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Maimonides the Great Popularizer - The Maimonidean Controversies (Part 2 of 7)
Maimonides the Great Popularizer - The Maimonidean Controversies (Part 2 of 7)
Jan 10, 2023
1:38:06
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2021 Lecture Series - Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages
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The First of the Maimonidean Controversies: Attacking the “Live Lion” (Pt. 3 of 6)
The First of the Maimonidean Controversies: Attacking the “Live Lion” (Pt. 3 of 6)
Jan 12, 2023
1:31:05
From Rabbi Katz’ Summer 2022 Lecture Series, “Fundamental Disagreement: The Maimonidean Controversies Of the Middle Ages”
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Parshas Shmos: The Individual Unique Experience of G-d vs. the Common Joint Experience
Parshas Shmos: The Individual Unique Experience of G-d vs. the Common Joint Experience
Jan 15, 2023
19:08
אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם אֱלֹהֵי יִצְחָק וֶאֱלּוֹהֵי יַעֲקֹב אוֹ אֱלֹהֵי אַבְרָהָם יִצְחָק וְיַעֲקֹב
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Parshas VaEra: The Role of Aaron in the Exodus Story - Negotiator with the Egyptians, acc. to Rashi
Parshas VaEra: The Role of Aaron in the Exodus Story - Negotiator with the Egyptians, acc. to Rashi
Jan 17, 2023
26:54
What arguments would an Aaron have offered Pharaoh to persuade him?
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Haftarah VaEra: Egypt will Suffer a Nuclear Holocaust and will be Empty for 40 Years
Haftarah VaEra: Egypt will Suffer a Nuclear Holocaust and will be Empty for 40 Years
Jan 17, 2023
28:11
But then will have a "שִׁיבַת מִצְרַיִם." The restored Egypt will, however, be a degraded, not a great, power
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Moses Mendelssohn, Part 3
Moses Mendelssohn, Part 3
Jan 22, 2023
1:17:00
The controversial but complex legacy in an era that doesn't like complexities